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Brewster, NY — ZIP 10509

Population: 20,046 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 10509 (Brewster, NY) is $540,585 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,850/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$540,585

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$540,585
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+33.0%
10-year appreciation
+75.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$540,585
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$425,000
Median list price
$358,900
Median price per sqft
$266
1-year sale-price change
+28.4%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,850/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
BREWSTER HIGH SCHOOL, HENRY H WELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, C V STARR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Brewster Well Field (0.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
32
Days with Good air quality
334
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,942
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,172

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
DANBURY HOSPITAL, VA HUDSON VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
81
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-218 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
47.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.5%
Median annual property tax
$9,761
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
83.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,431
Average weekly wage
$1,195
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
61

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 10509State medianUS median
Median home value$540,585$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$425,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market22 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,850/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,761$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 10509?
$540,585.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 10509?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 10509?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 10509?
Typical rent: $1,850/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 10509?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 10509?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 10509?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 10509?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Brewster Well Field, 0.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 10509?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 10509 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 10509?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 10509?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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